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[B]TIGERS BAG DUREMDES, CABAGNOT, CALIMAG IN MULTI-PLAYER DEAL [/B]
[B]Miranda, Ramos, draft pick to Sta. Lucia [/B]
[B]Thursday, 05 April 2007 [/B]
When Sta. Lucia and Coca-Cola collide on Wednesday, Kenneth Duremdes will be donning the red and white Tigers jersey alongside former teammates John Arigo and Ali Peek.
Confused?
While most people were preoccupied planning their vacations this Holy Week, the Realtors and the Tigers were busy on the negotiating table.
Apparently, the two ballclubs reached a deal Tuesday night with Sta. Lucia dealing Duremdes – the 1998 PBA Most Valuable Player – along with sophomore guard Alex Cabagnot and reserve forward Ricky Calimag to Coca-Cola in a multi-player swap.
"It's great that we got talented players whom we feel can help us big in our campaign not only this conference but in the seasons to come," said Coca-Cola coach Binky Favis.
"We got a veteran player in Kenneth who, with his experience, will bring leadership to the team, while I believe Alex is one of the best playmakers in the league," he added.
In return, the Tigers, who were removed from the San Miguel Corporation umbrella following the sale of Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. to The Coca-Cola Company, gave up former Far Eastern U point guard Dennis Miranda, substitute center Manny Ramos and Coke's second round pick in the 2008 Rookie Draft.
Trade documents have already been forwarded to the Commissioner’s Office for approval.
"I had no other choice but to sacrifice one of my marquee players because of our bulging payroll. Had I decided to keep Kenneth, we would be forced to play with just a nine-man lineup next season. It can’t be done," said Sta. Lucia governor Buddy Encarnado.
"Sayang si Cabagnot dahil bata pa. But no one would take Kenneth on a one-on-one trade," Encarnado added.
Before the trade, Sta. Lucia was the only team in the league still paying players a maximum amount of P500,000 a month. Duremdes, and Dennis Espino are guaranteed of that pay up to December next year. Marlou Aquino used to receive the same amount until the expiration of his old contract last season.
Aquino now gets the maximum pay of P350,000 a month under the revised salary cap rule.
Also under the revised cap rule, Cabagnot, the second round pick overall last season, is guaranteed of the maximum package of P8.5 million in his first three years in the league.
The same package went to Kelly Williams after being picked No. 1 overall by Sta. Lucia in the most recent Rookie Draft.
"We’re really having a hard time getting players we need because of our bulging pay ceiling. With this trade, we opened up some room to maneuver next year," said Encarnado.
"Of course, I was saddened by what happened, both players are close to me. But it’s really management’s call to make the deal because of the salary cap. Dennis and Marlou now have bigger responsibilities on the exit of Kenneth, Alex and Ric," said Sta. Lucia coach Boyet Fernandez.
Duremdes, now 33 and one of the league's 25 Greatest Players, said he feels sad about the development but at the same time excited to face a new challenge in his career.
"Nang dumating ako sa Sta. Lucia akala ko doon na ako magre-retire. Five years ko na sila (Realtors) kasama kaya medy malungkot tayo," said Duremdes, who spent most of last season on the injured list. "Sa isang banda parang bagong buhay ito sa akin. Panibagong challenge."
Coca-Cola is Duremdes' fourth team in a career now spanning 13 years. He spent his rookie year with the now disbanded Sunkist, which made him the league's third pick overall in 1995 before trading him to Alaska in 1997.
Duremdes played a key role in the Aces’ rotation and, in seven years helped the team win two of its 10 championships before Alaska dealt him to the Realtors on Draft Day of 2003 in exchange for Sta. Lucia's first round pick (fifth pick overall). (DBC/NC)
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[B]Current PBA Standings as of April 5, 2007.[/B]
Team Win Loss Pct
Red Bull 6 1
Alaska 5 2
Brgy. Ginebra 5 2
Air21 5 2
Talk N Text 3 4
Coca-Cola 3 4
Sta. Lucia 2 4
Welcoat 2 4
Purefoods 2 5
San Miguel 1 6
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[b]SAN MIGUEL FINALLY BREAKS INTO WIN COLUMN [/b]
[b]McMillan stars as Beermen check 10-game skid this season [/b]
Wednesday, 04 April 2007
The breaks San Miguel Beer had long been longing for finally came its way.
It came aplenty at crunch time as the Beermen checked their 10-game slump in the 2006-07 PBA season, withstanding the Talk N Text Phone Pals, 106-98, in their Holy Wednesday tiff at the Araneta Coliseum.
Paul McMillan scattered 41 points and the Beermen watched the Pals self-destruct on their endgame charge as the Philippine Cup runners-up nailed their first win in seven starts in the 2007 Talk N Text Fiesta Conference.
"Finally, we got one," said coach Siot Tanquingcen as his Beermen stopped their bleeding.
"Some people might say it
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[b]Top 20 PBA Greatest Monickers Of All Time[/b]
Prologue: Monicker can also be spelled
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[b]Top 20 PBA Greatest Monickers Of All Time[/b]
Prologue: Monicker can also be spelled
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[b]Alvin Patrimonio[/b]
[b]Alvin Patrimonio [/b]
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Position Power forward
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Team Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
Nationality Philippines
Born November 17, 1966
College Mapu
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[B]PUREFOODS ROUTS WELCOAT [/B]
[B]James Yap-led Giants capitalize as Dragons lose Clark to injury[/B]
Sunday, 08 April 2007
Winning, it seems, is hard to come by for the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in the Talk
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[b]KINGS REPEAT OVER BULLS SANS MENK[/b]
By Bianca Marie Teodoro
GOL Official Newswriter
08 April 2007
The Barangay Ginebra Kings had a restless Holy Week to prepare hard for this game. To add more pressure, their most dominant local big man Eric Menk suffered a sprain in his right calf muscle. Johnny Abarrientos was not yet able to suit up and there were still no reports about Rudy Hatfield's possible return.
These turn of events, however, were not enough reason for the Kings to give in easily. They beat the league-leading Red Bull Barako for the second time this conference, 100-84. These two teams are now tied at first place in the standings, with six wins and two losses.
Rod Nealy had another stellar performance, outplaying the Barakos' import James Penny for the second time around. Nealy nailed in 38 points as compared to the supposed "imports' yardstick" Penny, who led his team in scoring with 22.
The first and only time that the Barakos were in the lead was at 2-1, in the first few seconds of the game. Ginebra grabbed the lead after Egay Echavez was able to convert three freethrows. The Kings were in the driver's seat since then.
Penny was in foul trouble early in the game and was forced to sit down in the first quarter due to the two fouls he committed with over eight minutes to go. His absence made it possible for the Kings to outnumber Red Bull in terms of assists, 7-1, and they even shot better at 56% compared to the Barakos' 32%.
Ginebra had their highest lead in the second quarter at 24, at the 4:26 mark. They finished the first half with a 17-point lead, and Nealy leading all scorers with 20. Ronald Tubid led all locals with 12 points, including 7 rebounds to top all players.
Red Bull tried to catch up with Ginebra in the second half, as tighter defense was applied to Nealy. The Kings also suffered a 4-minute scoring drought in the third quarter, to which the Barakos tried to take advantage of. However, Sunday Salvacion's three point specials and Nealy's hardwork made it possible for them to hold on to the lead, and eventually end the game in a large margin.
Nealy finished the game with 38 points and 16 rebounds. This is his eighth consecutive double-double performance, and the eighth game of the Kings this conference. Tubid, on the other hand, had a spectacular all-around game with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. He shot 50% from the three point line.
Next game will be in Dubai, April 13 against Purefoods.
The scores:
[b]Ginebra 100 [/b]- Nealy 38, Salvacion 21, Tubid 19, Echavez 10, Chia 6, Mamaril 4, Seigle 2, Macapagal 0, Santos 0, Holper 0.
[b]Red Bull 84 [/b]- Penny 22, Baguio 10, Valenzuela 10, Sharma 8, Villanueva 8, Fonacier 6, Robinson 6, Cruz 6, Hrabak 5, Najorda 3, Alvarez 0.
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[b]STRONG FINISH BY KINGS BRINGS DOWN GIANTS IN DUBAI [/b]
[b]Nealy, Tubid star in come-from-behind win which hands Uichico All-Star
Game stint [/b]
[b]Saturday, 14 April 2007 [/b]
DUBAI, UAE. -- Coach Jong Uichico had said in jest that Barangay Ginebra would bring in more heat to this tiny emirate.
True to his words, his Kings, relying on a big wind-up, beat the Purefoods TJ Giants 92-82 Friday in a Talk 'N Text-PBA Fiesta Conference first-ever sortie in this sunbathed, yet energetic emirate that is home to around 265,000 registered Filipino workers.
The Kings, with four of them turning in double-digit outputs, took three full quarters to size up the Giants, and then went to the trio of Rod Nealy, Ronald Tubid and Jec Chia for the big baskets that pushed the Giants to kingdom come and which delighted around 5,000 Filipinos
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[b]TUBID: ONE REASON FOR KINGS
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[b][color=red]INTRODUCTION OF PLAYERS[/color][/b]
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[b][color=red]PUREFOODS[/color][/b]
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[b][color=red]GINEBRA[/color][/b]
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[b][color=red]GAMETIME[/color][/b]
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[i][b][color=red]Siempre may BONUS: [/color][/b][/i]:D
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[b]THANKS MR. Danforth[/b]
[b]SOURCE: [/b] [url]http://forum.philboxing.com/viewtopic.php?p=1644241#1644241[/url]
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[b]2007 PBA Mock Draft[/b]
[b]1.Joe Devance (Welcoat Dragons) [/b]- Height: 6-7 DOB: 1983, Last year he could have been the top overall pick if he already complete all the major requirements in his citizenship case. The 6-7 Devance is a former PBL Most Valuable Player Devance is averaging 15.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in his last PBL Stint in 2005-06 Seasons. I think Welcoat in order to booster their frontline will select Devance in this years draft.
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2.Rob Reyes (Coke traded to SMB)[/b] - Robert Reyes 6-6 Harbour Centre / Jacksonville. If Reyes made it to the deadline, they would have selected Reyes 1st first overall. SMB is in love with Reyes' game - no-nonsense, great rebounder, loves the dirty work inside and has full of energy, something their current big men lacks.
[b]3.Marvin Cruz (Alaska Aces)[/b]
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[b]Elmer Espiritu
Slamdunk KINg[/b]
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6-4 Skywalker.[/b]
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[B]MILLER-LED ACES ROUT SLR, HAND CONE ALL-STAR STINT [/B]
[B]Record-tying 5th appearance for Alaska coach in annual classic [/B]
Sunday, 15 April 2007
[B]The Alaska Aces earned coach Tim Cone a spot in the All-Star game.[/B]
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Willie Miller warmed up early and led a strong start by Alaska in a 103-88 victory past the Sta. Lucia Realtors Sunday night in the 2007 Talk
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[b]SYDMAN’s TOP TEN: The best Top Overall Picks[/b]
The PBA Draft started in 1985 with Santiago “Sonny” Cabatu becoming the league’s first top pick. Incidentally, it was his teammate Leo Austria who bagged the plum.
Left out from the list are duds Alex Araneta and Apet Jao. Later top picks like Yancy de Ocampo, Mike Cortez, Rich Alvarez, Jay Washington, and Kelly Williams are too inexperienced to make the list. Paolo Mendoza, Sonny Cabatu and the late Jack Tanuan almost made the list but not quite.
My Top 11 is Andy Seigle. He should be my number ten since he did made then-newly christened Mobiline Phone Pals (formerly Pepsi) to new heights but he’s spelled out by a pretty controversial choice.
[b]The Top Ten starts… NOW![/b]
[b]10. THE BIG PUNISHER [/b]
Earl Sonny Alvarado (Batch ’99) – The Big Punisher. I had to put some controversy, right? He seemed to be the perfect choice. What a **** up. Then-Tanduay coach Alfrancis Chua salivated on the former Texas Longhorn standout when he saw his name on the draft list. Tanduay was set to debut that season. From the PBL he has elevated most of his roster led by Eric Menk. Came draft day, he quickly pounced on the 6’6 leaper. He didn’t disappoint Chua as he has been great just like what he expected. However when claims of his falsification aroused he quickly bailed the league (he said he’ll clear his name but to this day he has been unheard of). After he left Chua and Tanduay boss Bong Tan severed their ties with Chua eventually leaving the club. Tanduay then dismantled their franchise.
Funny thing about this is: just when you think you found your savior, he turns out to be the living proof of the apocalypse.
Blah! Chris Cantonjos must be dying to punish Alvarado for taking away his precious minutes that could have saved his PBA stint…
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9. THE TANK [/b]
Noli Locsin (Batch ’94) – The Tank. The old-school Ginebra bad boys have either retired or now playing for other teams, with only Robert Jaworski, Pido Jarencio and Jayvee Gayoso (Jarencio and Gayoso are in the barely stage) as the last links of that storied era. Locsin, a burly forward coming from DLSU topped a draft which included Rey Evangelista and eventual Rookie of the Year winner Boybits Victoria. He technically became Ginebra’s first piece for greatness that served as prequel for the acquisitions of Aquino and Wilmer Ong (via draft), Benny Cheng and Vince Hizon (via trade), and Bal David (free agency) to form the formidable Ginebra ragtag/glamour group of the 90’s. Locsin was then traded to Pop Cola for Vergel Meneses where he drifted to other PBA teams. Before the Fil-Am invasion, The Tank was collared as one of the top bruisers of his time.
[b]8. THE SKYSCRAPER [/b]
Marlou Aquino (Batch ’96) – The Skyscraper. Pushed thru the spotlight because of his 6’9 frame, this goggled giant was a fixture in the PBL grounds playing for such teams as Nikon, Otto Shoes, Sta. Lucia, and the 1995 PBL Grand Slam team Stag. He finished his UAAP career with controversy, as Adamson was forced to sit out a season with his eligibility in question. His entry to the Ginebra team gave them a dominant force to gel with Locsin since their 7 foot monster doesn’t loom as a marquee guy (in 1995, Ginebra took its second choice and drafted EJ Feihl). In his then-promising career, twice did he almost make the MVP award his after powering the Gin Kings to multiple championships. When he was traded to the Sta. Lucia Realtors (the PBA version) , he helped to give the team its first league plum. One of the amateur players that played for the national team in the 1994 Asiad, his jolens shot and that once in a game three point attempts are basically his distinguishing moves. But his defense, if motivated, makes him the force that he is.
[b]7. THE REAL DEAL [/b]
Jun Limpot (Batch ’93) – The Real Deal. The Surigao native started his collegiate career playing for University of Manila, then getting a crack at the DLSU lineup. Despite heavy competition led by [b]NCAA MVP Benny Cheng[/b], FEU and Crispa (PBL) stalwart Vic Pablo, and future MVP Johnny Abarrientos, Limpot became the top pick for the novice, Sta. Lucia Realtors. Leading the group anchored heavily on him, he averaged supreme numbers and eventually became the Rookie of the Year that season. One weakness in his arsenal proved to be his inability to lead his team to a championship. Add the fact that despite his frame he is said to be afraid to mix it up in the paint. He waited for that title to land on his grasp as a second stringer at Purefoods.
[b]6. THE MENACE [/b]
Dennis Espino (Batch ’95) – The Menace. He led the UST Tigers to an unprecedented 14-0 win loss record which immediately annexed the title for the Espana based dribblers. Playing for Magnolia in the PBL, he played great ball to emerge as Sta. Lucia’s second top pick ever in 1995. Despite losing to Jeffrey Cariaso in the Rookie of the Year race, it’s hard to not give a damn on the 6’6 slotman. He has played in numerous international jousts and even helped the Realtors to its first ever title, months after the trade that shipped out Jun Limpot. Currently he is the longest cager to perform in a team that he has played since day one, lasting 12 years.
[b]5. THE THRILLER [/b]
Willie Miller (Batch 2001) – The Thriller. This giggly speedster started out as a supplement for the Chris Calaguio-led offense of the Letran Knights. Unstable and often unheralded, the only thing that stands out for him is his color and foreign-sounding name. That changed in 1999 – with the addition of the Nueva Ecija Patriots in the MBA he quickly became a brand name. His moves became more furnished and his game got a little better. It was no surprise for everyone that Red Bull took him number 1 in the 2001 PBA Draft. As a Jimwell Torion backup, he quickly became a starter. His development was so rapid that merely a year after being drafted he became the league’s MVP. He is the first and only MBA player to be drafted top of his class. Although, his MBA career disqualified him from getting the Rookie of the Year award, as pick number 3 Mark Caguioa garnered the recognition.
[b]4. THE AERIAL VOYAGER [/b]
Vergel Meneses (Batch ’92) – The Aerial Voyager. Forget that he simply vanished from the league unceremoniously – his mark in Philippine basketball is legendary. Supplied with an amazing vertical leap, Meneses was a star even when he has yet to jump in the PBA. In 1992, he was crowned as the top pick. He teamed up with Allan Caidic to create a great slash and shoot combo for Presto. However, they failed to get the necessary help from their teammates. Add the fact that San Miguel played extremely well throughout the season, Meneses lost the Rookie of the Year title to arch-nemesis “The Cosmic Avenger” Bong Ravena. Ravena however, was in fact a reliever for the likes of Samboy Lim and Ato Agustin and basically was not a focal point in the San Miguel offense. The former JRU Bomber got back at Ravena though, having a great playing career (until the end) with the 1995 MVP Award serving as its highlight.
[b]3. THE RAISE THE ROOF KID [/b]
Danny Ildefonso (Batch ‘98) – The Demolition Man. The Raise the Roof Kid. One half of the Danny Boys. From my last take, I saw some controversies with my choices but despite that according to my criteria, he should have landed on the second spot, I can only drop him to three. Anyway, if the lawsuit fell right into MBA’s favor, the former NU Bulldog should have played for the Pangasinan Presidents. Turns out, he became Shell’s third first top pick (After Cabatu and Paras, and before Rich Alvarez). Shell then traded his rights to SMB for the services of Noy Castillo and future considerations. Danny Ildefonso’s entry marked the end of Nelson Asaytono’s scoring barrage (a year before Danny I’s entry, Asaytono was average almost 30ppg). He leads the league in Best Player of the Conference citations and moreover, he’s a back-to-back MVP. However some will say that had Danny Seigle, the other Danny, played more games than the Demolition Man, he could have easily obtained those citations. Injuries might have stalled him these past few years but his ability to light the court with his amazing clutch plays makes him a remarkable player.
[b]2. THE TRIGGERMAN [/b]
Allan Caidic (Batch ’87) – The Triggerman. His ability to cream defenders with his cold blooded troikas made Allan Caidic the top pick of the 1987 draft. Picked up by Great Taste, the former UE Warrior quickly made a name for himself that he was awarded as the Rookie of the Year of that season. It was in 1990 with Great Taste now christened as Presto, did Caidic gained his best form, besting Alvin Patrimonio, Benjie Paras, Paul Alvarez and Ronnie Magsanoc to become that year’s MVP. In 1993 when Presto changed management to become the Sta. Lucia Realtors, Caidic went to San Miguel to join his former teammates in the multi-talented Ron Jacobs-led Philippine Team. He made respectable numbers as a Beerman but he did have a number of injuries, the best known was the one where Jaworski made the unpopular slit throat sign when Caidic bounced hard on the hardwood floor. He finished his career at Ginebra where it also finished Jaworski’s career as the club’s head coach – perhaps some sort of bad blood between the two. Nonetheless, he’ll forever be remembered as the man who had the highest point total for a local when he launched overwhelming triples to power his 79 points.
And speaking of power…
[b]1. THE TOWER OF POWER [/b]
Benjie Paras (Batch ’89) – The Tower of Power. In 1989, SMB claimed a feat only the Crispa Redmanizers could ever brag about – a grand slam title. Ramon Fernandez was a sure man to get the title but he didn’t. Some kid came from nowhere and took what could have been his record-breaking fifth MVP Award. This same guy from UP also snatched a championship against the Jerry Codinera-led University of the East.
Anyway, before he became a bald-headed comedian, Benjie Paras was a big-haired prep star. He entered the league and made Shell an instant contender. This was like when Lew Alcindor (Now called Kareem Abdul Jabbar) made the Milwaukee Bucks a title threat when they selected him first pick of 1969. Twenty years past, Paras is hailed in the record books as the first and only player to achieve the MVP and the Rookie of the Year plum in the same year.
The feat he accomplished was almost duplicated in 1999 when Danny Seigle, another player from SMB, proved to be a sure pick for the MVP and Rookie of the Year title. Unfortunately he wasn’t. The person who took it? Paras, of course – making him the player who waited the longest the get back the MVP distinction. Once an aggressive slamming machine, injuries sidelined him in the mid 90’s. He developed a Webber-like jump shot, and he made a living out of this until his retirement. He did return out of his retirement, and he did it by joining the same team he took two MVP’s in the course of his career, playing limited action, but his image alone serves as basis for intimidation – as a San Miguel Beerman.
[b]Source:[/b] [url]http://hoops.blink.ph/2006/11/16/sydman%E2%80%99s-top-ten-the-best-top-overall-picks/[/url]
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[QUOTE]1.Joe Devance (Welcoat Dragons) - Height: 6-7 DOB: 1983, Last year he could have been the top overall pick if he already complete all the major requirements in his citizenship case. The 6-7 Devance is a former PBL Most Valuable Player Devance is averaging 15.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in his last PBL Stint in 2005-06 Seasons. I think Welcoat in order to booster their frontline will select Devance in this years draft.
2.Rob Reyes (Coke traded to SMB) - Robert Reyes 6-6 Harbour Centre / Jacksonville. If Reyes made it to the deadline, they would have selected Reyes 1st first overall. SMB is in love with Reyes' game - no-nonsense, great rebounder, loves the dirty work inside and has full of energy, something their current big men lacks.[/QUOTE]
devance and reyes? :wtf: are they still here in the Philippines? i believe they are not Filipino citizens that's why they left the PBL and never came back.
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[QUOTE=nOboDy kNoWs]devance and reyes? :wtf: are they still here in the Philippines? i believe they are not Filipino citizens that's why they left the PBL and never came back.[/QUOTE]
They are legit Filipino citizen, Joe Devance mom is a Filipina while Rob Reyes is a pure Filipino. By the way Rob Reyes is the nephew of former PBA player Eric Reyes.
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[QUOTE=Baller1986]They are legit Filipino citizen, Joe Devance mom is a Filipina while Rob Reyes is a pure Filipino. By the way Rob Reyes is the nephew of former PBA player Eric Reyes.[/QUOTE]
yah, i know he's the nephew of Eric Reyes. but that doesn't mean that he's a filipino. what if he's already an american citizen? and, what's the reason for their absence in the PBL despite having a good conference there? Devance is the MVP i think 2 conferences ago while Reyes was an important part of the champion harbour team.
and i think, no team will draft Reyes at number 2 or in the first round. there are plenty big men way better than him, who has outside shooting and has foot work. Reyes is much like Sam Ekwe of San Beda. Belga, Bono, Aljamal, Kramer, and Quinahan are some of the big guys that will be drafted ahead of Reyes if he decides to turn pro.
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[QUOTE]10.Douglas Kramer (Red bull), it is obvious that the Redbull management will select this 6-4 forward from Ateneo. With half of the lineup coming from Katipunan, I think this will be a reunion of some sort.[/QUOTE]
fyi, red bull doesn't have a first round pick this year. red bull traded its 2006 & 2007 first round pick to alaska for rich alvarez. they cannot get Intal and Kramer in the second round because they are 1st round locks. but if they really want a dimwit atenean(sorry, redundant) they can draft macky escalona which can surely help their back court. red bull really needs a point guard. but, when this happens, another atenean will lose his spot and that is membrere who can't even bring down the ball and always commit turnovers. one of the worst pick in the 2006 draft.
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[QUOTE=nOboDy kNoWs]fyi, red bull doesn't have a first round pick this year. red bull traded its 2006 & 2007 first round pick to alaska for rich alvarez. they cannot get Intal and Kramer in the second round because they are 1st round locks. but if they really want a dimwit atenean(sorry, redundant) they can draft macky escalona which can surely help their back court. red bull really needs a point guard. but, when this happens, another atenean will lose his spot and that is membrere who can't even bring down the ball and always commit turnovers. one of the worst pick in the 2006 draft.[/QUOTE]
I think REdbull get the first round pick from the Tugade trade last PBA Conference, so it defend on the final position of the SMB this Conference in which they are on the bottom cellar.
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[B]FULLY-CHARGED PHONE PALS SMOTHER REALTORS[/B]
[B]Cardona-Allado connection helps TNT end 2-game slump [/B]
[B]Wednesday, 18 April 2007 [/B]
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[b]AIR21 REPEATS OVER JAMES YAP-LESS PUREFOODS [/b]
[b]Canaleta erupts for season-high 30 to lead Express [/b]
[b]Thursday, 19 April 2007 [/b]
Purefoods Tender Juicy became all the more depleted with ace wingman James Yap attending to his celebrity wife Kris Aquino who gave birth to their first child.
With last season
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[b]GINEBRA BEATS COKE, JOINS RED BULL ON TOP ANEW [/b]
[b]Nealy registers triple double, outplays new Tigers import [/b]
Friday, 20 April 2007
Coach Jong Uichico didn't take a while to respond when asked what keeps Barangay Ginebra's streak going.
"I think were playing efficient basketball and improving on things that we do good already," he said point blank.
There's no doubt the Kings looked on top of their game in a 105-93 victory over the Coca-Cola Tigers in their rematch Friday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
The game was practically a mismatch with Rod Nealy providing the only highlight of contest by turning a triple-double performance that hung in the balance until he cornered a defensive rebound
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Just out of curiosity.... How much of a commericial success is the PBA for the Phillipines? I mean relatively of course. But are players stars and divas like here that are contracted for millions to "sell" things?
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[size=18][b]GINEBRA SOSYO SA TOP SPOT [/b][/size]
Hindi pa rin nagpapaawat ang Brgy. Ginebra Gin Kings sa pagkamal ng panalo matapos paamuin ang Coca-Cola Tigers, 105-93, kahapon sa second round matchup nila sa elimination phase ng 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference sa Araneta Coliseum.
Pinalawak ng 2007 Philippine Cup champion ang kanilang winning streak sa apat kasabay ng pagsosyo sa Red Bull Barakos sa top spot sa 8-2 win-loss record.
Kuminang ng triple-double performance ang Kings import na si Rod Nealy sa pagpako ng 32 points, 11 rebounds at 11 assists habang katuwang si Billy Mamaril na may season-high 16 points, anim na boards at may 7-of-8 field goal shooting.
Nagdala rin sina Ronald Tubid ng 17 points, si Egay Echavez ay may 14 points habang si Gec Chia ay nagsubi ng 10 points.
Nabaon naman ang Tigers sa kartang 4-6 bagama
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ok, i just got back from a 6-week trip to the philippines. i went for my wedding/honeymoon, but i managed to squeeze in 2 pba games during my second week. by the way, i forgot who told me that legran condos on eisenhower was nice, but it was wack and it was haunted too. i'll spare that story.
back to the games. i felt like i was watching division 3 high school bball games, and the only thing close to entertainment was watching those gay guys and trannies make the players miss shots. lol. i saw one of those import players at greenhills buying fake louis vuitton purses the next day. forgot his name. the fat center from air21. that was semi-entertaining too.
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[QUOTE=BeeClips]ok, i just got back from a 6-week trip to the philippines. i went for my wedding/honeymoon, but i managed to squeeze in 2 pba games during my second week. by the way, i forgot who told me that legran condos on eisenhower was nice, but it was wack and it was haunted too. i'll spare that story.
back to the games. i felt like i was watching division 3 high school bball games, and the only thing close to entertainment was watching those gay guys and trannies make the players miss shots. lol. i saw one of those import players at greenhills buying fake louis vuitton purses the next day. forgot his name. the fat center from air21. that was semi-entertaining too.[/QUOTE]
Rofl I think that was Daniels, I also saw Tony Lange buying fake Nike there in his Son Goku shirt :roll: Why what was with Legran how wack was it?
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[B]Ryan Reyes: Next Big Thing in Amateur Basketball? [/B]
By REY C. LACHICA
mb.com.ph
HE ARRIVED in the country only last week and just played for two games for Henkel Sista in the PBL Unity Cup, but this early, Ryan Reyes is already being hailed by many as the next important player in the amateur league.
At 6-foot-1, Reyes is perfect for the role of a point-guard. He
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[b]Sta. LUCIA BREAKS OUT OF SKID, NIPS PUREFOODS
Jamaal Williams
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[B]DANNY I POWERS SAN MIGUEL TO 5TH CONSECUTIVE WIN
Red Bull drops to 4th; Villanueva follows RP-SMC 5 to Iran
Saturday, 12 May 2007 [/B]
CEBU – Danny Ildefonso gate-crashed and spoiled Red Bull’s sendoff party for FIBA-Asia Champions Cup-bound Enrico Villanueva Saturday night here.
Ildefonso frolicked in the fourth quarter and fuelled San Miguel Beer’s decisive charge en route to a 98-93 spanking of Red Bull in a 2007 Talk N Text PBA Fiesta Conference road game at the New Cebu City Coliseum.
Ildefonso and the Beermen outmaneuvered Red Bull at crunch time, sustaining their searing run to draw closer to the teams in the upper half of the chart.
The Beermen shrugged off a listless start, fought the Barakos toe-to-toe in the two middle quarters before picking up the momentum in the final period to stretch their streak to five games.
Keeping their hot run going, the Beermen, now at 6-7, drew within a game of the fifth running Talk N Text (7-6).
Red Bull, notwithstanding James Penny’s 30-point explosion, slid to fourth place at 9-5.
It was a sorry loss for the Bulls, who were hoping to jack up their record as they’re to lose the services of Villanueva in their next game. Right after their game versus San Miguel, Villanueva left for Manila to catch the 12:20 a.m. Air Emirates flight for Dubai en route to joining the RP team in the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup in Tehran, Iran.
Villanueva scored six points in the contest.
Ildefonso personally spoiled Red Bull’s sendoff party for Villanueva as he sizzled in the fourth quarter, carrying the Beermen to the five-point win.
The two-time MVP winner scattered 11 of his 20 points in the payoff period.
The two teams ended the first half tied at 48-all with Red Bull taking control in the opening quarter and San Miguel making a wild chase in the second period.
The Barakos closed out the opening canto with an 11-to-nothing run while the Beermen drew level with an 11-2 attack to end the second quarter.
Olsen Racela fired two triples and totaled 12 points in the second period with Dorian Pena adding 11. (NC)
[B]The scores:
San Miguel 98 – Ildefonso 20, Pena 17, Young 15, Racela 12, Adriano 8, Wilson 8, Gonzales 5, Tenorio 5, Calaguio 4, Cablay 2, Adducul 2, Espino 0.
Red Bull 93 – Penny 30, Cruz 11, Fonacier 11, Baguio 10, Najorda 10, Alvarez 7, Villanueva 6, Sharma 6, Bugia 2, Yvanez 0, Membrere 0, Hrabak 0.
Quarterscores: 17-28, 48-48, 75-77, 98-93
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[B]TIGERS STUN ACES WITH COME-FROM-BEHIND WIN
Cool Whip spoils return of Cool Cat [/B]
[B]Sunday, 13 May 2007 [/B]
The Coca-Cola Tigers made sure this one wouldn't slip away.
Jeff Varem scored nine of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and Alex Cabagnot had nine assist as the Tigers rallied from a 14-point deficit and dealt the Alaska Aces a 94-90 decision Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Tigers capped their amazing comeback with a 12-2 run in a span of two minutes in the fourth period which turned an 81-83 deficit into an eight-point lead that held on to the end.
"This is a great win for us. We hit some good shots in the end and we hung tough with our defense,
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[B]HARDLUCK GIANTS FINALLY NAIL BIG W OVER KINGS
Simon, Yap, Chandler preside over furious offensive onslaught [/B]
Sunday, 13 May 2007
Purefoods put up a monstrous game and got away with a convincing triumph after letting three straight pulsating contests slip away.
Drawing 30-point games from three players, the Giants built a 25-point halftime lead and held off the Barangay Ginebra Kings' determined chase in the final half for a 117-105 win Sunday night in the 2007 Talk N Text PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.
Peter June Simon fired 31 points while Marquin Chandler and James Yap poured in 30 apiece for the Giants who played with a sense of urgency to check their slump.
"We badly needed that win because we're fighting for survival. We're not yet out of the woods but we're out of that 10th spot at least at the moment," said Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio.
Dealing the Kings their first back-to-back defeats in the tourney, the Giants improved to 5-10, two wins ahead of the cellardweller Welcoat Dragons at 3-10.
"Tinangal ko na ang pressure sa team. We're no longer looking for the top two nor the top five. We're just looking to survive and make the wildcard. Our sights are now set on that," said Gregorio.
The Kings suffered back-to-back losses to the Alaska Aces and the Giants but remained in the lead at 10-4, half a game in front of the Air21 Express
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[B]HARDLUCK GIANTS FINALLY NAIL BIG W OVER KINGS
Simon, Yap, Chandler preside over furious offensive onslaught [/B]
Sunday, 13 May 2007
Purefoods put up a monstrous game and got away with a convincing triumph after letting three straight pulsating contests slip away.
Drawing 30-point games from three players, the Giants built a 25-point halftime lead and held off the Barangay Ginebra Kings' determined chase in the final half for a 117-105 win Sunday night in the 2007 Talk N Text PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.
Peter June Simon fired 31 points while Marquin Chandler and James Yap poured in 30 apiece for the Giants who played with a sense of urgency to check their slump.
"We badly needed that win because we're fighting for survival. We're not yet out of the woods but we're out of that 10th spot at least at the moment," said Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio.
Dealing the Kings their first back-to-back defeats in the tourney, the Giants improved to 5-10, two wins ahead of the cellardweller Welcoat Dragons at 3-10.
"Tinangal ko na ang pressure sa team. We're no longer looking for the top two nor the top five. We're just looking to survive and make the wildcard. Our sights are now set on that," said Gregorio.
The Kings suffered back-to-back losses to the Alaska Aces and the Giants but remained in the lead at 10-4, half a game in front of the Air21 Express
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[B]The entire buzz around the NBA Playoffs is taking out the interest in the PBA. So what better way to stir reaction than to cash in with the PBA’s resident crowd pleasers![/B]
(Surely this should land me some kind of fanbase too, hehe
! ANYWAY!)
Since 1979, the Baranggay Ginebra Kings is undoubtedly the premiere crowd drawer of the league. Superstars like Allan Caidic, Paul Alvarez, Johnny Abarrientos, and Freddie Hubalde suited for the squad at one point of their careers. Powerhouse Benjie Paras tried desperately to opt out of his Shell contract when the Gins called for his services. For budding superstars, if you want to become a great star and have a huge fan following, then Ginebra is your best option.
Gilbey’s Gin started in the PBA with Willie Tanduyan and Willie Generalao leading the charge. Then the team’s fate dramatically changed. As the Toyota franchise disbanded in 1984, most of its players were “sold” to the Beerhausen franchise. Ramon Fernandez was one of the players included in the transfer. However, Robert Jaworski resisted and stated that they were not for sale and they were not “pieces of meat”. This also further exposed the rift involving Jawo and The Franchise. When Ginebra came to the picture, “Jawo”, Arnie Tuadles, and Francis Arnaiz joined the Kings. They also brought the then-Toyota fans to the once talent-plagued squad to further strengthen this budding basketball institution.
Ginebra produced, developed, and created a slew of stars that the fans cheered throughout their Ginebra tenure. Here are the players that best described the celebrated franchise.
Before the list we should mention that Rudy Hatfield, Ronald Tubid, Rafi Reavis, and Billy Mamaril are not included for the reasons that they have yet to have a complete season with the Kings. Special mention from this list were the other players in the 80’s like Cayetano Salazar, Ed Ducut, and Mukesh Advani, 90’s players like Elmer Lago, Mike Orquillas, Macky de Joya, and Dodot Jaworski, and other players like Joey Marquez, Dennis Roldan, Terry Saldana, Willie Generalao, Pongkie Alolor, Bennett Palad, and Ronald Magtulis.
[B]MY TOP 30 (Criteria: Popularity, Stats, and Tenure as a GIN)[/B]
[B]30) Wilmer Ong[/B] – Long before Junthy Valenzuela, Ong was the most recognized hitman during the 90’s. Whenever Jawo wants a person taken out, Ong will viciously bump and ravage his opponent until he gets pissed with Ong and challenges him to a brawl. He had a long tenure as a King.
[B]29) Benny Cheng [/B]– The former NCAA MVP found his way to the Gins via trade for Manny Victorino. He was the team’s starting forward, providing the hustle and the scrappy plays.
[B]28) Sunday Salvacion[/B] – Another former NCAA MVP, Sweet Glorious Sunday transformed from a collegiate offensive powerhouse to a multi-dimensioned player. His clutch triple bombs have been one of his strong suits.
[B]27) Willie Tanduyan[/B] – Little is known about this player but the former Crispa stalwart was one of Gilbey’s Gin’s first superstars. He was one of the franchise’s pioneers when it debuted in 1979.
[B]26) Rodney Santos [/B]– Another former NCAA MVP, the Slasher found himself as a Gin when he was traded alongside Andy Seigle for Jun Limpot. He quickly became part of Kings’ insanely quick backcourt rotation.
[B]25) Manny Victorino[/B] – One of the finest centers of the PBA during the 80’s, Victorino was taken from Pepsi in exchange for draft pick Victor Pablo. He played in the team during their championship-less years.
[B]24) Sonny Cabatu[/B] – This was his first and only stint as a top guy. Despite playing for a team that desperately needed wins, he was their main man in the paint. He had a double-digit points average while playing as a Gin.
[B]23) Vergel Meneses[/B] – This 1-time MVP was so sought after by the Gins that they had to give up popular Gin King Noli Locsin. But when a rookie named Mark Caguioa started his climb to the top, disemboweling his minutes… especially during fourth quarters, he headed to FedEx afterwards. .
[B]22) Rey Cuenco[/B] – The former first pick overall in the 1986 Draft found was sent to Ginebra by Shell for Romy dela Rosa. He was an exciting scorer but injury-plagued throughout his career. He was best remembered as the person who ignited the Ginebra walkout (called Anejo then, they protested a foul against Cuenco which led to the stiff 550,000 fine they got from their actions).
[B]21) Joey Loyzaga[/B] –He was efficient as a shooter but this wide-bodied talent was also an able defender. He was also part of the Ginebra Bad Boys that shackled every offensive threat that barges in their way. He was also known as a former beau of screen goddess Gretchen Barretto.
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20) Dondon Ampalayo[/B] – Called the Magic Man, the former Rookie of the Year could play inside and outside. However, his Ginebra stint was short-lived as the management feared of his effectiveness being injury prone and all. He was sent to Alaska in a forgettable trade, with the Kings getting ‘suppossedly” good Stevenson Solomon.
[B]19) Leo Isaac[/B] – If Jawo was Magic Johnson then Isaac was their version of Byron Scott. At that time he was big for his position that on a regular basis, he creates mismatches. He was not much of a speedster but he does what it takes to claim wins. He was part of their championship in ’86.
[B]18) Philip Cezar[/B] – The Scholar played his final years as a pro with the Gins. The Tapal King was still controlling the boards like a youngster though. Aligning himself with the Big J was a tough act – since they’ve possibly swung their fists at each other during the Crispa-Toyota Era. However, this unlikely bond prospered after his playing career as he became Big J’s chief assistant during their 1997 title run.
[B]17) Mama Mamaril[/B] – Current King Billy should learn a thing or two from his father. Despite his reed-thin frame combining with his 6’6 body, “Mama” was fearless. His unwavering defense, whether against locals or imports, proved vital for his lengthy stay in the majors. He also never backed down from a fight. He finished his career alongside Isaac, with their former rival, Shell.
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[B]16) Rudy Distrito [/B]
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[B]COKE TIGERS GET PAYBACK AGAINST STA. LUCIA
Cabagnot, Captain Marbel fly high against former team [/B]
Sunday, 20 May 2007
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Kenneth Duremdes and Alex Cabagnot delivered standout performances against their former team as the Coca-Cola Tigers dealt the Sta. Lucia Realtors a 114-95 beating Sunday night in the Talk
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[b]BARANGAY GINEBRA CROWDS ALASKA, RED BULL AT THE TOP
Santos provides heroics, Nealy finishing touches as Kings break 3-game slump
Friday, 25 May 2007 [/b]
ANTIPOLO CITY
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On a lighter note dahil I doubt may silbe to sa main forum ex PBA import Henry James nakasuhan, kawawa naman how the mighty have fallen.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) -- A former NBA player charged with dealing cocaine while his six young children were with him was sentenced to five years in prison.
Henry Charles James, 41, of Fort Wayne, pleaded guilty to one charge of distribution of a controlled substance for selling crack cocaine while on probation for marijuana possession. As part of the plea, prosecutors dropped one charge of distribution.
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James was arrested on Sept. 7 after bringing his six daughters, ages 3 months to 6 years old, to a drug deal, according to police. He sold at least 5 grams of crack cocaine for $400 on two separate occasions, police said.
In U.S. District Court Wednesday, James apologized and thanked his family, friends, coaches and fans for their support.
"I'm going to rebound from this, and I'll be back," he said.
James, a Fort Wayne native and graduate of North Side High School, played professional basketball in the 1990s for several NBA teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks.
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[B]HOT, HOT BEERMEN WIN AGAIN
Cablay, Racela lift SMB to 8th win in a row
Sunday, 27 May 2007 [/B]
Brandon Cablay made the most of his rare start and Olsen Racela sank four free throws in the final 30 seconds as the San Miguel Beermen won their eighth straight.
Cablay had a terrific night, capping it with two key plays in the closing minute to cushion the impact of Barangay Ginebra's desperate rally and led the Beermen to a 101-98 decision over the Kings Sunday in the 2007 Talk N Text PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.
After Rod Nealy split his free throws to tie the count at 95-95 with 1:24 to play, SMB called time before Cablay (9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and an ounce of hustle) scored off Ginebra's reserve center Andy Seigle from the right low block. Then on SMB's next possession, the athletic guard grabbed an offensive rebound that paved the way for Racela's two free throws and a 99-95 lead that held on to the end.
"This is a big game for us. It